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Leighton

male

Meaning

"Meadow Settlement"

From English place-name elements for meadow and town, Leighton is used as a given name following contemporary surname-name preferences.

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Popularity History of Leighton

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1039Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1039

Leighton was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-71

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Leighton Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Leighton.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Leighton

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length8 letters

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